Cost of Living Calculator - Santa Monica, California vs Brooklyn, New York


The cost of living in Brooklyn, New York is 32.1% cheaper than Santa Monica, California.

You would need a salary of $101,902 in Brooklyn, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Monica, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Brooklyn, New York is cheaper than Santa Monica, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
46% cheaper in Brooklyn
than in Santa Monica, California
Santa Monica, CA vs Brooklyn, NY
Compared to Santa Monica, Brooklyn is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  32.1% lower
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  5.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  55.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  87.6% higher
  Commute
  24.4% higher
  Health
  41.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.8% higher

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